The FIP World Cup in Doha has seen seven national teams make a perfect start, recording two victories in the space of 24 hours. These teams, including Spain, Argentina, France, Italy, Sweden, Portugal, and the Netherlands, remain unbeaten after the first two ties, with each group having its own closely contested matches and notable victories.
One of the most significant results of the day was Germany's comeback victory over Brazil, which has given them high hopes of reaching the knockout stage. This victory, secured by wins for Kurz/Blaschke and Hering/Plumer, sets up an interesting third tie with Spain-Brazil and Germany-Great Britain scheduled to play. In Group A, Spain, the reigning world champions, beat Great Britain 3-0, with notable wins from Andrea Ustero and Martina Calvo, Marta Ortega and Bea Gonzalez, and Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria.
Group Standings and Notable Matches
In Group B, Argentina celebrated a 3-0 victory over Belgium, with wins from:
- Delfi Brea and Martina Fassio, who won 6-0 6-0 against Sermant/Van Mol
- Aranzazu Osoro and Virginia Riera, who won 6-4 6-2 against Pysson/Boeykens
- Julieta Bidahorria and Claudia Jensen, who won 6-1 6-1 against Wyckaert/Mestach
- Louise Bahurel and Alix Collombon, who won 6-2 6-0 against Arancibia/Lobo
- Clara Mansart and Lea Godallier, who won 6-0 6-0 against Candia/Chahuan
- Carla Touly and Lucile Pothier, who won 6-0 6-1 against Araneda/Ahumada
In Groups C and D, Italy and Sweden, and Portugal and the Netherlands, respectively, also recorded 3-0 victories. Italy beat Indonesia with wins from:
- Giulia Dal Pozzo and Caterina Baldi, who won 6-0 6-0 against Rosejaya/Armini
- Emily Stellato and Giulia Sussarello, who won 6-1 6-0 against Putria/Gumulya
- Clarissa Aima and Giorgia Marchetti, who won 6-2 6-2 against Sabatini/Rompies
- Amanda Girdo and Juni Sjoland, who won 6-2 4-6 6-1 against El Nimr/Tawfik
- Hanna Borjesson and Lisa Andersson, who won 6-3 6-2 against El Halaby/Faidallah
- Linnea Bjork and Ajla Behram, who won 6-0 6-0 against Hakim/Fathy
- Sofia Araujo and Alexandra Silva, who defeated Bareiro/Cepede 6-0 6-3
- Simone Simas and Maria Francisca Santos, who beat Kudo/Miranda 6-0 6-3
- Patri Ribeiro and Clara Santos, who overcame Garcia Vera/Perez 6-2 6-2
These results set up interesting matches for the next round, with teams competing for top spots in their groups and a place in the quarter-finals. The competition is heating up, with each team looking to secure their place in the next stage of the tournament.
